1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product information Trade name : Use of the Substance/Preparation : fertiliser Company : COMPO GmbH & Co. KG Gildenstraße 38 D-48157 Münster Telephone : +49-0251/3277-0 Telefax : +49-0251/326225 Emergency telephone number : Central Safety & Environment Telephone: +49-251-3277-0 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical nature Mixture of nutrient salts based on various inorganic salts. fertilizer contains: potassium nitrate Urea phosphates magnesium sulphate trace elements Hazardous components Chemical Name CAS-No. EINECS-No. Index-No. Symbol(s) R- phrase(s) Concentration [%] potassium nitrate 7757-79-1 231-818-8 >= 10,00 - <= 70,00 For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Risk advice to man and the environment No particular dangers occur if the regulation/notes for storage and handling are observed. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 1/5
Inhalation : Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention. If danger of loss of consciousness, place patient in recovery position and transport accordingly. Apply artificial respiration if necessary. Skin contact : Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. Ingestion : Rinse mouth immediately and then drink plenty of water, seek medical attention. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons Specific hazards during fire fighting : If product is involved in fire: water, water spray, dry extinguishing media. : carbon dioxide (CO2) foam sand ABC powder : Can decompose at above 130 C. Thermal decomposition products: Nitrogen monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, dinitrogen oxide, ammonia, chloride, hydrogen chloride. Special protective : Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. equipment for fire-fighters Further information : Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Environmental precautions : Do not empty into drains. Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water. Methods for cleaning up : Use mechanical handling equipment. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Advice on safe handling : No special measures necessary if stored and handled as prescribed. Advice on protection against fire and explosion : The product is incombustible. It can lower the ignition temperature of combustible substances. 2/5
Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers : Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep away from combustible material. Protect against contamination. Protect against humidity (product is hygroscopic and tends to cake or disintegrate) German storage class : 11 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection : Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed. Hygiene measures : At the end of the shift the skin should be cleaned and skin-care agents applied. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form Colour Odour : crystalline : various, depending on the colorant : almost odourless Safety data ph Bulk density Water solubility : approx.5 at 100 g/l (20 C) : approx.1.200 kg/m³ : mainly soluble 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid : 130 degrees Celsius Note: To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat. : substances with an acid reaction alkaline reactive substances organic compounds 3/5
powdered metals When mixed with ignitable substances, oxidizable substances: Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. Hazardous decomposition : Nitrous gases (nitrogen oxides), ammonia. products Thermal decomposition : approx.130 C To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral toxicity : LD50 rat Dose: > 2.000 mg/kg Skin irritation : rabbit Result: non-irritant Method: OECD Test Guideline 404 Eye irritation : rabbit Result: non-irritant Method: OECD Test Guideline 405 Further information : The product was not tested. The statement was derived from products of similar structure and composition. Further information : Danger of methaemoglobin formation. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity effects Toxicity to fish : static test LC50 Species: Guppy Dose: 1.378 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h aquatic invertebrates : static test EC50 Species: Daphnia Dose: 490 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Additional ecological information : Additional ecological information Can be oxidized to nitrate, or be reduced to nitrogen, by microorganisms. The product has not been tested. The information is derived from the properties of the individual components. information on: potassium nitrate 4/5
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product : Test for use in agriculture. Contact manufacturer. Contaminated packaging : Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible; then it can be passed on for recycling after being thoroughly cleaned. Waste key for the unused product : 02 01 09: Wastes of chemicals for the agriculture excepted of those, which are listed under 02 01 08 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Further Information Not dangerous goods in the meaning of ADR/RID, ADNR, IMDG-Code, ICAO/IATA-DGR 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Labelling according to EC Directives The product does not require a hazard warning label in accordance with EC Directives. National legislation Water contaminating class (Germany) : WGK 1 slightly water endangering 16. OTHER INFORMATION Further information The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. 5/5